Name: Three Chinese Poets
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Author: Vikram Seth
ISBN: 9780060950248

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Physical Book

Author

Vikram Seth

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Year

1993

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.0 x 14.0 x 0.7 cm

Weight

0.12 kg.

ISBN

0060950242

ISBN13

9780060950248

Synopsis "Three Chinese Poets "

The three T'ang dynasty poets translated here are among the greatest literary figures of China, or indeed the world. Responding differently to their common times, Wang Wei, Li Bai, and Du Fu crystallize the immense variety of China and the Chinese poetic tradition and, across a distance of twelve hundred years, move the reader as it is rare for even poetry to do.

Vikram Seth

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Vikram Seth (Kolkata, 1952) is an Indian writer whose work spans poetry, fiction, and travel literature. He studied at Oxford and Stanford University, where he researched demography in China. His detailed prose and exploration of diverse cultures have earned him international recognition.

Among his novels, A Suitable Boy (1993) stands out, a ambitious narrative that solidified his prestige. In An Equal Music (1999), he explores the world of classical music. In the field of travel literature, From Heaven Lake (1983) received the Thomas Cook Award. His work combines narrative sensitivity and depth in human portrayal.

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